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Fryd to speak on ‘Reframing the Legacy of the Capitol’ Jan. 26
Jan. 22, 2021—Art historian Vivien Green Fryd will be among noted scholars discussing “Reframing the Legacy of the Capitol” during a program hosted by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Jan. 26.
Cell and Developmental Biology hosts weekly seminar series
Jan. 22, 2021—The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology hosts a weekly seminar series most Mondays at 12:15 p.m. CT via Zoom. The weekly seminars are on cutting-edge topics in cell or developmental biology as well as stem cell and epithelial biology. Visiting speakers are invited from a variety of institutions throughout the U.S.
Vanderbilt behavioral health experts offer free webinar on cyberbullying and internet safety Feb. 11
Jan. 22, 2021—Combating the significant health effects of cyberbullying is the focus of an upcoming Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network webinar on Thursday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
Occupational Health provides COVID-19 FAQ for faculty, staff
Jan. 20, 2021—Vanderbilt Occupational Health has created a COVID-19 frequently asked questions page to answer employees’ queries about what to do if exposed to COVID-19, as well as provide information about the COVID-19 vaccination.
‘Mental Health, Involuntary Treatment, Legal Capacity and Human Rights’ Feb. 5
Jan. 20, 2021—Michael Ashley Stein, co-founder and executive director of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability and visiting professor at Harvard Law School, will present “Mental Health, Involuntary Treatment, Legal Capacity and Human Rights” on Friday, Feb. 5.
Healthier You presentation: ‘A New Year, A New Start’ Jan. 27
Jan. 20, 2021—“A New Year, A New Start” is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27, from noon to 12:45 p.m. In this presentation, you will gain tips for setting and achieving goals and a better understanding of Health Plus resources.
Register for upcoming ‘Disrupting Everyday Bias’ workshops
Jan. 14, 2021—Learn about the various ways unconscious bias may have an impact on decision-making involving hiring, promotion, performance, communication and leadership during upcoming “Disrupting Everyday Bias” workshops.
January Nutrition Corner: Cheers to the new year
Jan. 14, 2021—Make hydration a priority this year. Choosing sugar-sweetened, alcoholic or high-calorie coffee drinks over water throughout the day can cause you to consume excess calories with very little nutrition. Water is a vital nutrient to the life of every cell in the body and serves a number of essential function
Set SMART goals for the new year
Jan. 14, 2021—A new year is a great time for creating new goals. And when setting your goals, it's best to make them specific, measurable, action-based, realist and time-bound (SMART). Setting goals that are simple and straightforward will help you move forward with confidence.
‘Eliminating Bias in Letters of Recommendation’ topic of Women in the Academy talk Jan. 28
Jan. 14, 2021—“Eliminating Bias in Letters of Recommendation” will be the topic of the next installment of Women in the Academy on Thursday, Jan. 28, from noon to 1:15 p.m. The meeting will be held over Zoom.
Design Thinking, Design Doing available at the Wond’ry
Jan. 13, 2021—Looking for an opportunity to learn about design thinking, earn course credit, work with a team, and make a difference for a client organization? This spring, join Professor Dave Owens in his course Design Thinking, Design Doing (UNIV 3350/5350).
Map the System global research competition opportunity through the Wond’ry
Jan. 13, 2021—All Vanderbilt students interested in social and environmental change are invited to participate in Map the System, a global research competition.